Marvel’s upcoming Netflix series A.K.A. Jessica Jones is continuing to add to its expanding casting cast, announcing today that Eka Darville (photographed above, who recurred as Diego in Season 1 of The Originals), Erin Moriarty (True Detective), and Wil Traval (Once Upon a Time) have joined the series. Marvel.com was first to report the casting news. Per Marvel.com, Darville will play Malcolm, “a neighbor of Jessica’s whose own journey will intertwine with her quest in a surprising way.” “Eka brings such depth, humor and nuanced performance to the characters he plays, which makes him the perfect person to portray Malcolm,” said A.K.A. Jessica Jones showrunner and executive producer Melissa Rosenberg. “I’m looking forward to seeing what he will bring to this role.” Moriarty has been cast as Hope, “a young girl who becomes a client of Alias Investigations.” “In Erin I immediately recognized an incredibly talented,
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Just two months after joining the cast of the Netflix TV series Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Krysten Ritter was spotted on the New York City set during the first day of production. Unfortunately, we don't see the actress in her superhero attire, but, given the nature of the show, which is set after she retired as a costumed crime fighter, it isn't known if we will see the actress in costume during the 13-episode first season. At any rate, production is under way in Bronx, New York. As you can see in one of the photos, the production appears to be shooting under the code name "Violet."

Another new face has joined Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones already stellar cast. As first reported by Marvel.com, Carrie-Anne Moss will star in the 13-episode Netflix series in a new, mysterious role. Per Marvel, Moss will play “a no-nonsense woman who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica…if Jessica doesn’t completely alienate her first.” No other details about her character have been revealed. “Carrie-Anne has proven her ability to play complex characters with deep and layered inner lives,” said Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television and executive producer on the series. “Her interaction with Jessica Jones will be one of the many highlights of the series.” “Throughout her career, Carrie-Anne has embodied a wide range of characters in a compelling and relatable way and I have no doubt she will bring that talent to A.K.A. Jessica Jones,” said A.K.A. Jessica Jones executive producer and showrunner Melissa Rosenberg.
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Well, we can now add another name to the growing list, with Marvel announcing that Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix) has secured a role as an as-yet-unnamed character, described as “a no-nonsense woman who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica…if Jessica doesn’t completely alienate her first.”

“Throughout her career, Carrie-Anne has embodied a wide range of characters in a compelling and relatable way and I have no doubt she will bring that talent to A.K.A. Jessica Jones,” states showrunner Melissa Rosenberg, with Marvel’s Jeph Loeb adding: “Carrie-Anne has proven her ability
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Star of The Matrix trilogy, Carrie-Anne Moss, has joined the cast of Marvel’s upcoming Netflix series, A.K.A. Jessica Jones. Her addition to the expanding crew of supporting characters is the third in as many weeks. A sign that Marvel and Netflix are gearing up to enter production, no doubt.

The show, a joint production between the comic book giant and the streaming giant, revolves around the titular Jessica, played by the previously-cast Krysten Ritter. At one time a fully-fledged superhero, Jessica decides to step out of the limelight and open up a detective agency in New York City. Her clients? People who exhibit “extraordinary abilities,” i.e. other superheroes.

According to Marvel, who announced the news today, Moss “plays a no-nonsense woman who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica…if Jessica doesn’t completely alienate her first.” This authoritative figure is the exact type of character Moss is so well-honed to play,
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The cast of A.K.A. Jessica Jones contines to get better and better, with Carrie-Anne Moss the latest addition to the Marvel and Netflix series which will debut later this year. According to The Wrap, it will be as "the no-nonsense Harper, a person in a position of authority who could prove a powerful ally to Jessica — if the titular character doesn’t completely alienate her first, that is." Who?! I've looked, and this appears to be a new creation for the show. Do you have any theories?
In Marvel.com's press release (which has no additional details about this character), showrunner Melissa Rosenberg is quoted as saying, "Throughout her career, Carrie-Anne has embodied a wide range of characters in a compelling and relatable way and I have no doubt she will bring that talent to A.K.A. Jessica Jones." Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television adds: "Carrie-Anne has
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Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that Rachael Taylor will star as Patricia “Trish” Walker in "Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones," an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015 following "Marvel's Daredevil."

Trish is a syndicated radio talk show host, former model and child TV star known to her adoring fans as "Patsy" Walker. As Jessica Jones’ closest friend, Trish helps her embark on the most dangerous case of Jessica's career.

The character of Patricia Walker has roots dating back to 1944 with her first appearance in Miss America Magazine #2, and in the comics Walker donned the super hero identity of Hellcat in 1976.

The rate of casting announcements for the second of the Marvel/Netflix series, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, is increasing. With David Tennant now set as the villainous Purple Man, the forces of good got a boost with word that Rachael Taylor will play Jones’s best friend and confidante, Patricia “Trish” Walker on the show.Trish, a former model and child TV star, hosts a syndicated radio talk show and is Jessica's (Krysten Ritter) closest friend. Jessica will need all the help she can get, as after suffering serious Ptsd following her brief run as a superhero, she sets up a detective agency and ends up helping people with extraordinary abilities.The character is a star and a powerhouse, and required an actress who is both,” says show-runner Melissa Rosenberg. “Rachael is all that and more!”“Rachael's ability to embody a character that must balance both the darker and lighter elements
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Marvel and Netflix are proud to announce that Rachael Taylor will star as Patricia "Trish" Walker in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones, an all-new 13-episode series premiering on Netflix in 2015 following Marvel's Daredevil. Trish is a syndicated radio talk show host, former model and child TV star known to her adoring fans as "Patsy" Walker. As Jessica Jones' closest friend, Trish helps her embark on the most dangerous case of Jessica's career.

The character of Patricia Walker has roots dating back to 1944 with her first appearance in Miss America Magazine #2, and in the comics Walker donned the super hero identity of Hellcat in 1976.

Marvel and Netflix have announced today that Rachael Taylor will play Patricia "Trish" Walker in Marvel's A.K.A. Jessica Jones. According to the official description, "Trish is a syndicated radio talk show host, former model and child TV star known to her adoring fans as "Patsy" Walker. As Jessica Jones’ closest friend, Trish helps her embark on the most dangerous case of Jessica's career." Despite being on the somewhat on the obscure side, this character has been around since the '40s, and became Hellcat in 1976. Will that happen in this series? It remains to be seen.
"The character is a star and a powerhouse, and required an actress who is both," showrunner Melissa Rosenberg said in a statement today. "Rachael is all that and more!" Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer/Marvel’s Head of Television adds, "Rachael's ability to embody a character that must balance both the darker and lighter elements
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David Tennant is to star in Marvel's 'A.K.A. Jessica Jones'.
The 43-year-old actor - who recently won the National Television Award for Special Recognition - has been cast in the role of Kilgrave in the new 13-episode series, which is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.
Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg said: ''I'm so honored and excited by the prospect of David inhabiting this multifaceted character.
''He can deliver the most heart-wrenching moment to the driest of lines, and all points in between. He'll make Kilgrave a truly original villain.''
Jeph Loeb, the Executive Producer and Marvel's Head of Television, also revealed he is
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Exciting news this, it’s been announced that the tenth Doctor himself, David Tennant, will be taking on the role of a key villain in Marvel’s Aka Jessica Jones Netflix series. The news came yesterday from an official Marvel announcement, which confirmed Mr Tennant would be portraying ‘the villainous Kilgrave’ throughout the 13-episode series.

The announcement described Kilgrave as ‘an enigmatic figure from Jessica’s past, [whose] reappearance will send shockwaves through the former super hero’s world.’ This plays nicely into the traditional Jessica Jones bio which paints her as a hero-turned-detective,
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Marvel announced today that they have found their villain for the Netflix original show “A.K.A. Jessica Jones.” Former Time Lord David Tennant will be stepping into the Purple Man’s dashing suits.
To quote Wikipedia (I know, I know), Killgrave’s superpower is that “[h]is body produces pheromones which allow him to verbally control the actions of others.” David Tennant has been cast to play an emotionally manipulative Grimace. Basically, he's Prince Xizor from “Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire,” only slimier. Hopefully the “A.K.A. Jessica Jones” writers have the deft touch needed when dealing with a villain who uses his superpower to roofie women and has a history of gross manipulation that regularly wanders into trigger warning territory.
Tennant will star opposite Krysten Ritter in the titular role and Mike Colter who will play Jessica’s husband Luke Cage. The show is being developed by executive producer Melissa Rosenberg.
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Despite the fact that they’ve chosen Breaking Bad’s Krysten Ritter to play Jessica Jones, it’s still a little difficult to get excited about her upcoming Netflix series. After all, the character – who is admittedly a fan-favourite – doesn’t really hold the appeal that the likes of Daredevil, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist do!

In the comics, “Killgrave” is of course better known as The Purple Man. The villain left Jessica traumatised after using his persuasive powers to humiliate and degrade her, and no one can resist doing what he says after opening his mouth. According to the official description for this version, Tennant will play Killgrave,
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Tennant will be joining the previously-cast Krysten Ritter, who nabbed the coveted lead role of Jones, a former superhero who establishes a New York City detective agency to aid those with unusual abilities. It’s safe to assume at some point her path will cross with that of Kilgrave, whose name suggests he might not an amiable sort.

Known by most Jessica Jones die-hards as The Purple Man, Kilgrave is described as an “enigmatic man” who will return to Jessica’s world to wreak havoc. His impressive powers include the ability to hear the thoughts of those closest to him, though we suspect he probably won’t be doing much good with whatever information he gleans.
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